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'Affliction: Banned' broadcast team announced

UFC: Silva vs. UFC: Silva vs. The debut of Affliction airs live on pay-per-view ($39.95) at 9pm ET following two live undercard fights on Fox Sports Net at 8pm ET. For the complete lineup of "Affliction: Banned" from the Honda Center in Anaheim, click here. Glazer will handle the play-by-play duties, while Trigg provides the color commentary. The two previously worked together as co-hosts of PRIDE on Fox Sports Net. MMAFighting.com 2001-2008. JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ?
Originally from: http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2008/07/07/affliction-banned-broadcast-team-announced

3:56 AM - Jul. 20, 2008 - comments {0} - post comment

Aleksander Emelianenko not medically cleared, "Banned" bout scrapped

JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Interested in betting on the UFC? Check out the MMAjunkie MMA Wagering Guide. It will tell you everything you need to know to get started. We recommend our partner site Bodog. ANAHEIM, CALIF. -- After some initial confusion at this afternoon's "Affliction: Banned" weigh-ins, an FSN-televised heavyweight matchup between Paul Buentello and Aleksander Emelianenko has been canceled -- at least for now. Initial updates to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) from a California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) official, as well as members of Buentello's camp, said Emelianenko was unable to meet licensing standards. It was readily apparent that there were potential issues early in the weigh-ins. Although the bout was scheduled to be the third on the evening's card, Affliction and CSAC officials were seen visibly scrambling in the backstage area as the combatants were scheduled to take to the scales. Without explanation, their turn on stag...
Originally from: http://mmajunkie.com/news/4836/aleksander-emelianenko-not-medically-cleared-bout-with-paul-buentello-scrapped.mma

3:56 AM - Jul. 20, 2008 - comments {0} - post comment

Solar forum in Douglas sees potential

DOUGLAS — It was a day of finding out about solar energy — how it works, how to help pay for it and how to get paid for it. Dale Cureton of D & M Well Services, Douglas, displays one hiscompany’s solar-powered waters pumps at the Solar Forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College on Saturday. The pumps help ranchers keep stock watered with the power of the sun in remote locations. By investing not only in solar-related industries and power plants, but in solar technology training as well, the state will open up the market for the renewable energy source.At a solar forum held at the Douglas Campus of Cochise College, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said on a videotape that there is a national need to address solar power and that Arizona with its 300-plus days a year of sunshine should be leading the country in supply power via the sun for a variety of reasons.“We need to invest our energy dollars in our own country to cut the dependence on foreign oil … ...
Originally from: http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/06/22/news/doc485ed405e3242208431712.txt

3:55 AM - Jul. 20, 2008 - comments {0} - post comment

Hostile territory no problem for Mike Whitehead

JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Interested in betting on the UFC? Check out the MMAjunkie MMA Wagering Guide. It will tell you everything you need to know to get started. We recommend our partner site Bodog. Mike Whitehead (21-5) knows he is headed into hostile territory tomorrow night. A lot of people are pulling for [Sobral], which is great," Whitehead said. "That means it's going to be a hell of a fight. I'm already mentally preparing myself to be booed on the way [to the ring] since this is Sobral's hometown," Whitehead said. We have known about this fight since November of last year," Whitehead said. Whitehead, a former cast member of "The Ultimate Fighter 2," is planning to bring an impressive array of cornermen to the ring on Saturday, hoping his Team Couture stable-mates will give him a competitive edge. I don't know how many corners I am allowed, but basically we have the entire team out here," Whitehead said. This weekend's exchange is the first o...
Originally from: http://mmajunkie.com/news/4833/hostile-territory-no-problem-for-mike-whitehead.mma

3:55 AM - Jul. 20, 2008 - comments {0} - post comment

Update On Next Affliction Card

Can we say, Fedor vs. Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio recently released a statement regarding the next Affliction cards, which could include a possible match-up between Fedor Emelianenko & Josh Barnett. We're looking at the end of October / early November for the next show and after that - probably February. Press Release: Russia’s Last Emperor vs. Fedor Emelianenko vs. If you are registered, you can login and post under your registered name. Please note that 411 moderates all comments. So can we say no only are the counting Fedor in winning beofre he actually does! I want answers Coutre said it himself recently !! SEPT !!! Posted By: NOR!! Not really that impressed. I'm a fan of Barnett but even I can see he's overrated. People still care about Fedor? Really? I dont even think I would care all that much if he was booked to fight Couture finally. Right now hes only as good as Kimbo slice as far as impressive wins over real opponents goes. Copyright © 2005 411mania.com...
Originally from: http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/79477/Update-On-Next-Affliction-Card.htm